Conmebol suspends last-16 ties in Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:51 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Conmebol suspends last-16 ties in Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana

Summary

Conmebol announced the suspension of matches scheduled for this week in the Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana due to a strong earthquake in Colombia. The impacted matches include Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle and Santa Fe vs. River Plate, both slated for Colombia. Return legs were also scheduled for next week. Conmebol expressed solidarity with earthquake victims and stated that the decision prioritizes safety and respect. A new date for the matches has yet to be determined.

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•Conmebol suspends matches for Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
•Matches affected were in Colombia due to a recent earthquake.
•Tolima vs. Independiente del Valle and Santa Fe vs. River Plate postponed.
•Return legs had already been scheduled for next week.
•Conmebol expressed solidarity with the victims of the earthquake.

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10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Libertadores and Copa Sul-Americana: Conmebol SUSPENDS last-16 ties

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Conmebol announced the suspension of two matches that were set to be played this week in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.The matches were to be held in Colombia, which wa...
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